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Thursday, 15 September 2016

Emphasizing What you Mean!!

Emphatic Expressions - Strong Collocations

Adverb intensifiers can be used to emphasize verbs. These emphatic
expressions are used in formal English in written documents and when speaking
at formal occasions such as business meetings and giving
presentations. Here is a list of some of the most common of these intensifiers.

Intensifiers

categorically - in every manner, without reservedeeply - strongly, with much feelingenthusiastically - with great joyfreely - without hesitationfully - completely, without any doubthonestly - truly believingpositively - without any doubtreadily - without hesitationsincerely - with best wishesstrongly - with convictiontotally - without any doubtutterly - without any doubtHere are example sentences of each intensifier which can be noted in
italics.I categorically don't want to spend any time doing that homework.She deeply feels the need to treat others with respect.The children played soccer enthusiastically.You can find local newspapers freely available all over town.

Alice does her work quickly and honestly.You'll find that many people readily accept low pay due to
current levels of unemployment.I can sincerely recommend John for the job.She strongly presents her point of view.He he's totally sure he's ready to take the test.Drake thinks it's utterly useless to spend any
more time on the project.

Using Intensifiers

Generally speaking, be very careful with your use of intensifiers. These are
strong words, and they make a strong impression. When used carefully, these
adverbs can really underline something you feel strongly about. However, if
used too often, the intensifiers can begin to sound rather aggressive. It's
best to use these words with great care, and only when you really want to make
a point.

Words Used with Intensifiers

These are generally used with specific verbs to create emphatic expressions.
These intensifier + verb combinations are strong collocations.
Collocations are words that are always or often used together. Here is a list
of the intensifier + verb combinations which make up the emphatic expressions:

Intensifier + Verb Collocations = Emphatic
Expression

categorically deny - In no way did I do something.deeply regret - I am strongly sorry for my actions.enthusiastically endorse - I happily, and with my
whole heart believe in something.freely appreciate - I certainly understand
something.fully recognize - I am aware of some situation.honestly believe - I think something is true without
any doubt.positively encourage - I hope that you do something very
strongly.readily endorse - I believe in something someone
else does without hesitation.sincerely hope - I honestly want something for
someone else.strongly recommend - I really think you should do
something.totally reject - I refuse to believe or do in any
case.utterly refuse - I completely do not want to do or
believe.Here are example sentences for each of these emphatic expressions:We categorically deny any involvement in the scandal.I deeply regret the loss of your loved one.I enthusiastically endorse the local cancer society.We freely appreciate the current difficulties in this
market.I fully recognize your need to improve your career.I honestly believe he is telling the truth.We'd like to positively encourage you to
buy this stock.Our company readily endorses his run for
office.I sincerely hope you are able to find employment soon.I'd like to strongly recommend you visit
an employment specialist.They totally reject any compromise in these negotiations.I'm afraid I utterly refuse to believe
anything he says.Here's a short quiz. Choose the correct intensifier for each gap.

He ______
appreciates your interest in the company.

Sima
_________ hopes you telephone her soon.

The boss
_________ rejects any changes to worker contracts.

The thief
_________ denied any wrongdoing in the crime.

Many
people __________ believe Ronald Reagan was a great president.

Dicky
_____________ recommends having steak at that restaurant.

Unfortunately,
the CEO ____________ refused to make any compromises.

Many young
people ______________ endorse the new president.

If you
want to succeed, you'll have to ___________ recognize the need to study
long hours.